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Logan, Raja, and Howard mf’in Beck are back with another Real Ones, and they start the pod off with the Pistons-Wolves scuffle that broke out over the weekend. Was the fight something to be concerned about, or was it overblown (01:48)? Will the suspensions of Isaiah Stewart, Ron Holland II, and Marcus Sasser affect the Pistons' playoff seeding? What’s the fallout for the Grizzlies following the firing of head coach Taylor Jenkins? What is the reasoning behind Jenkins’s firing, and why did they do this just before the playoffs? Howard makes sense of it all (20:42). Plus, the mailbag! (58:16) Should there be new stipulations on the draft lottery to prevent tanking? The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hit the mailbag! realonesmailbag@gmail.com Hosts: Logan Murdock, Howard Beck, and Raja Bell Producer/Audio: Clifford Augustin Video Producer: Victoria Valencia Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Wos are back to discuss the Grizzlies firing Taylor Jenkins. Then they discuss some March trends and decide whether the trends are real or a March mirage. They talk about the Bulls (27:27), Austin Reaves and the Lakers (45:15), and the Timberwolves' resurgence (53:40). Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Ben Cruz The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBA champion and Philly hoops legend Rasheed Wallace returns to Real Ones to discuss Detroit Basketball finally playing competitively again (5:05). The Memphis Grizzlies shockingly parted ways with Taylor Jenkins on Friday. Rasheed and Raja react to Jenkins getting fired so close to the playoffs (25:29). Is Nikola Jokic having the same impact on the league that Shaq did (45:02)? Plus, Rasheed reveals his top five trash-talkers, best players out of Philly, and what he thinks of the Sixers’ current situation. Seerat Sohi then joins Logan to discuss the current state of the women’s tourney with Juju out and how women’s basketball can keep capitalizing on the current crop of talented players (1:09). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hit the mailbag! realonesmailbag@gmail.com Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Guests: Rasheed Wallace and Seerat Sohi Producer/Audio: Clifford Augustin Video Producer: Victoria Valencia Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No Wos today, so Justin and Rob are here to give their thoughts on the bottom of the Western Conference in their annual exercise of finding one nice thing to say about the worst teams in the West: Suns (8:25) Mavs (18:51) Trail Blazers (32:55) Spurs (50:32) Pelicans (58:56) Jazz (1:08:23) Hosts: Justin Verrier and Rob Mahoney Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Ben Cruz Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan and Howard mf’in Beck are joined by Sam Amick of The Athletic to discuss the Mavericks' recent decisions and the Kings' continuing spiral. Anthony Davis returned for the Mavericks' game against the Nets Monday night in Brooklyn, but should they have just kept him out due to the plethora of other injuries on the team and their standing in the West (4:08)? The Kings are another team clawing for a play-in spot, but the organization has been in disarray for a long time. What steps can they take to finally right the ship (16:20)? Plus, the latest on the MVP race and the mailbag! The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hit the mailbag! realonesmailbag@gmail.com Hosts: Logan Murdock and Howard Beck Guest: Sam Amick Producer/Audio: Clifford Augustin Video Producer: Victoria Valencia Social: Keith Fujimoto Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Wos are joined by Michael Pina, who just wrote about this final stretch of the NBA season, to discuss the close playoff and play-in races, mostly in the Western Conference. They also talk a little bit about the fourth- to sixth-place race in the Eastern Conference. Hosts: Justin Verrier and Wosny Lambre Guest: Michael Pina Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Ben Cruz Social: Keith Fujimoto The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan and Howard bring the Friday vibes, starting with Bill Chisholm buying the Boston Celtics. They discuss Howard’s piece about the sale and what are the best- and worst-case scenarios for the Celtics moving forward (2:00). Then they discuss the Cavs' struggles on this West Coast trip and whether it means anything or not (25:25). Lastly, they discuss March basketball and the amount of guys sitting out to either tank or rest up for the playoffs (36:15) before talking about their Real Ones of the Week (44:44). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hit the mailbag! Realonesmailbag@gmail.com Hosts: Logan Murdock and Howard Beck Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Victoria Valencia Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob and Wos are back to talk about the bottom the Eastern Conference in their annual exercise of finding one nice thing to say about worst five teams in the East: Wizards: (5:20) Hornets: (16:36) Sixers: (25:10) Nets: (35:24) Raptors: (45:35) Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, Wosny Lambre Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Ben Cruz The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray sat out the Nuggets' victory over the Warriors Monday night, but is the reason for the stars sitting out plausible (1:14)? Speaking of Jokic, is he in the lead over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for the MVP (19:42)? Who’s down bad?! Should the Suns look to trade Devin Booker in the offseason (25:40)? Is there any hope for the Sixers after the latest news that Paul George will be sidelined for the remainder of the season (37:25)? Do the Mavericks have the bleakest future of them all after the Luka trade and Kyrie’s injury (41:38)? Plus, the highly anticipated mailbag (49:36)! The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hit the mailbag! realonesmailbag@gmail.com Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Producer/Audio: Clifford Augustin Video Producer: Victoria Valencia Social: Keith Fujimoto Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No Justin this week, so Rob and Wos are joined by J. Kyle Mann. Kyle walks the guys through some of the best NBA prospects in March Madness, what to make of Rutgers’s star duo, and much more. Hosts: Rob Mahoney and Wosny Lambre Guest: J. Kyle Mann Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Ben Cruz Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Warriors G Steph Curry hit 4,000 career 3s on Thursday night. Logan and Raja reflect on his career milestone (1:58). How dangerous are the Warriors? They’ve been hot since acquiring Jimmy Butler (6:49). Are the Thunder far and away better than the other teams in the West (22:20)? What would give you pause about the Boston Celtics (27:20)? The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hit the mailbag! realonesmailbag@gmail.com Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Producer/Audio: Clifford Augustin Video Producer: Victoria Valencia Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Wos are back together to discuss the potential NBA Finals preview between the Thunder and the Celtics on Wednesday night. They discuss their takeaways even though both teams missed key contributors, who they’d pick if Boston and OKC meet in the Finals, and more. They then move on to discussing what the swing factors are for the top contenders. Lastly, it’s Take Forgiveness Day. Each of the guys bring an old take that they are holding themselves accountable for. Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Ben Cruz The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Movie star and filmmaker Ben Stiller joined Logan, Howard, and Raja to discuss all things Knicks and his decorated film career. How does Ben feel about the Knicks season thus far, and how far will the team go in the playoffs (2:49)? Has he ever gotten into it with opposing team players from the sidelines (19:44)? Where did Ben’s Knicks fandom come from (25:32)? The guys also get into 'Severance' conspiracy theories (35:50), Ben tells a great story about working with and getting to know Robert De Niro (51:05), and he also stays for the mailbag! The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Hit the mailbag! realonesmailbag@gmail.com Hosts: Logan Murdock, Howard Beck, and Raja Bell Producer/Audio: Clifford Augustin Video Producer: Victoria Valencia Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz and John Richter Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Wos are joined by producer Isaiah Blakely, who is filling in for Rob this week, for the second edition of the White American Draft. This time, each person is allowed two European players. The guys fill out a 10-man rotation and discuss each pick. Hosts: Justin Verrier and Wosny Lambre Guest: Isaiah Blakely Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this Friday edition of ‘Real Ones,’ Logan and Raja open the pod by discussing LeBron's confrontation with Stephen A. Smith after the Lakers defeated the Knicks in OT on Thursday night (1:07). Was LeBron in the wrong for walking up to Stephen A. in defense of Bronny? The confrontation overshadowed what was a great basketball game. Has the Knicks’ offense been exposed to being Brunson or bust (15:28)? Logan and Raja then play a game in which they explore what they're seeing from specific teams and whether those teams are peaking too early (31:46). How do Steph and Jimmy balance their coexistence on the court, as it has been helping them win? mailbag! realonesmailbag@gmail.com Hosts: Logan Murdock, Howard Beck, and Raja Bell Producer/Audio: Clifford Augustin Video Producer: Victoria Valencia Additional Production Support: Keith Fujimoto Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Wos follow up their No-Power Rankings pod with the Future Power Rankings discussion. This time, they're ranking the best situations in the NBA from this point onward, excluding the Thunder, Celtics, and Cavs. Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Ben Cruz Social: Keith Fujimoto This episode is sponsored by State Farm®. A State Farm agent can help you choose the coverage you need. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.® Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Michael Pina and Howard Beck sit down to give their thoughts on the new nine-part documentary series, 'Celtics City,' on HBO. They discuss how their perspectives were shaped after the documentary, what Celtics season they would’ve liked to have covered, whether their opinion on anyone changed, and much more. Then, Wosny Lambre sits down with the director of 'Celtics City,' Lauren Stowell, to discuss how Lauren got involved with the project, interviewing legends like Larry Bird and Kevin Garnett, handling the perception of the city of Boston, and more. Hosts: Michael Pina, Howard Beck, and Wosny Lambre Guest: Lauren Stowell Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan Murdock, Howard Beck, and Raja Bell start the pod with the unfortunate season-ending injury news for All-Star guard Kyrie Irving (0:21). Irving’s injury adds to the long list of Mavs players that have been sidelined throughout the season, including Anthony Davis (who was traded for Luka Doncic). Just how catastrophic has this season been for the Mavs? On the flip side, the Lakers have been rolling and are 16-4 in their last 20 games. LeBron and Luka seem to fit perfectly together and Howard believes this still isn't the best version of Luka. How terrified should the Western Conference teams be (23:18)? Hit the mailbag! realonesmailbag@gmail.com Hosts: Logan Murdock, Howard Beck, and Raja Bell Producer/Audio: Clifford Augustin Video Producer: Victoria Valencia Social: Keith Fujimoto Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan Murdock, Howard Beck, and Raja Bell start the pod with the unfortunate season-ending injury news for All-Star guard Kyrie Irving (1:07). Irving’s injury adds to the long list of Mavs players that have been sidelined throughout the season, including Anthony Davis (who was traded for Luka Doncic). Just how catastrophic has this season been for the Mavs? On the flip side, the Lakers have been rolling and are 16-4 in their last 20 games. LeBron and Luka seem to fit perfectly together and Howard believes this still isn't the best version of Luka. How terrified should the Western Conference teams be (25:45)? The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hit the mailbag! realonesmailbag@gmail.com Hosts: Logan Murdock, Howard Beck, and Raja Bell Producer: Clifford Augustin Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Video: Victoria Valencia Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Wos kick off the week discussing what’s next for the Philadelphia 76ers and Joel Embiid after the latter’s season was ended due to a knee injury (2:31), and talk out whether or not the Sixers should enter full tank mode. Then, the guys go through their latest edition of the No-Power Rankings and figure out which teams currently have the worst situations for the foreseeable future in the NBA (18:12). Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney and Wosny Lambre Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Ben Cruz Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices